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Map of DO Cava 95% of Cava is made in Catalonia Of that, 90% is from Penedes Of that, 75% is from San Sadurni d’Anoia Cava is also made in La Rioja,

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3 Map of DO Cava 95% of Cava is made in Catalonia Of that, 90% is from Penedes Of that, 75% is from San Sadurni d’Anoia Cava is also made in La Rioja, Aragon, Valencia, and Extremadura

4 A.k.a. méthode traditionnelle or método tradicional or méthode champenoise Spanish Cava follows the same exacting methods as Champagne: 1.Create base wine 2.Undergo secondary fermentation in bottle 3.Age on lees 4.Riddle 5.Disgorge 6.Add dosage and cork How Cava is Made: The Traditional Method Lees ready for disgorgement

5 The Grapes of Cava: “The Big Three” Xarel-lo: body and alcohol Macabeo (Viura): acidity Parellada: floral aromas Xarel-lo Macabeo Parellada

6 Dry Sweet Cava Sweetness Levels

7 Less aging More aging Cava Aging Ratings

8 “Grower Cava” - Est 1921 and still family owned. Estate vineyards Authentic: 80% sold in Spain Prestigious: Produce 65% of all Gran Reserva Cava Green: Vineyards obtained organic certification in 2014 from CCPAE. Vegan. Winery Joan & Meritxell Juvé

9 Hand Riddling

10 Reserva de la Familia DO Cava Xareŀlo, Macabeo, Parellada + 10% Chardonnay Brut Nature/Zero: no sugar in dosage Gran Reserva & vintage dated: 40 mos on lees

11 Blanc de Noirs 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Xarel-lo Brut: 2.4 g sugar/L Reserva: 25 mos lees aging Gold with light reddish hints. White fruits, cherry, and honey, with hints of citrus and toast Vintage dated

12 Milesimé 100% Chardonnay; free-run juice from single vineyard From oldest estate vineyard: Espiells Brut: 8.2 g sugar/L Reserva: 28-36 mos lees aging Rich gold with a fine mousse; expressive aromas of pear, white blossom, and toast Vintage dated

13 Gran Juve Equal parts Xareŀlo, Macabeo, Parellada & Chardonnay Made only in exceptional vintages from highest-altitude vineyards Brut: 6 g sugar/L Gran Reserva: 42-60 mos lees aging Brilliant gold with lively aromas of white flowers, tropical fruit and lightly toasted bread with an impressive finish Vintage dated

14 Cinta Púrpura N/V Names means “Purple Ribbon” Traditional Cava blend of Xareŀlo, Macabeo & Parellada Brut: 6.2 g sugar/L Reserva: 24-36 mos lees aging

15 Juvé y Camps Brut Rosé N/V DO Cava 100% Pinot Noir Brut: 7 g RS/L N/V: 91 WA


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